Amusing story...

[Grizzly]

Perhaps this should go in "Off-topic," but I felt this was more appropriately posted here.

Next to my computer I have a pretty fat library of HTML/PHP4/JavaScript/C books, and I happen to have my HTML reference book out on the table next to me one night. My roomate's friend came in and sees the HTML book which has in big orange letters on it, "HTML."

He asks me, "What's that book about?" This kid basically speaks ebonics, and mumbles his words so much I can't hardly ever understand him. To me it sounded like he said, "Whahdat bookubow?" (Nice kid, just can't talk for beans). So naturally I reply, "huh?..."

He restates his question a little slower this time, 'cause he's pretty used to people not having any idea what he's saying, rofl. This time he says, "What's that book about, Hotmail?" At this point I'm totally baffled..."Hotmail?" A book on Hotmail?....what the hell is he talking about?

Then a realized he's looking at "HTML" and the only thing that comes to mind is Hotmail! Rofl, it was a strain to look at the title "HTML" and not see it for what it is.

I just thought that was a pretty funny story of computer illiteracy.

[Klashe]

Originally posted by Grizzly:
Perhaps this should go in "Off-topic," but I felt this was more appropriately posted here.

Next to my computer I have a pretty fat library of HTML/PHP4/JavaScript/C books, and I happen to have my HTML reference book out on the table next to me one night. My roomate's friend came in and sees the HTML book which has in big orange letters on it, "HTML."

He asks me, "What's that book about?" This kid basically speaks ebonics, and mumbles his words so much I can't hardly ever understand him. To me it sounded like he said, "Whahdat bookubow?" (Nice kid, just can't talk for beans). So naturally I reply, "huh?..."

He restates his question a little slower this time, 'cause he's pretty used to people not having any idea what he's saying, rofl. This time he says, "What's that book about, Hotmail?" At this point I'm totally baffled..."Hotmail?" A book on Hotmail?....what the hell is he talking about?

Then a realized he's looking at "HTML" and the only thing that comes to mind is Hotmail! Rofl, it was a strain to look at the title "HTML" and not see it for what it is.

I just thought that was a pretty funny story of computer illiteracy.

LOL! "Whahdat Bookubow"! lol.
you know though, you can't blame him. I'm illiterate on a lot of things. Like I just bought this 2 amp and subwoofer system and I'm trying to explain to an installer over the phone what kind of system I need installed. I'll be like "Yeah, I got this uh...amp and this ...other amp that's a cross....thru amp and this subwoofer." And I have no idea what I'm talking about but I try to make it sound like i do. Ohms, maximum frequency , wwatts per channel, I have no f-ing clue! All I know is that I paid 500 bucks for it and once it's all hooked up it's supposed to kick ***.

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[This message has been edited by Klashe (edited January 17, 2001).]

[James]

Hehe. HTML = HoTMaiL hehe.

Klashe, you should talk to CajnDave about your amp. He has been doing systems since I was old enough to read, and could definitely give you a quick lesson or two in "car audio" speak. If not, ask me. I haven't been around as long, but I know a bit about it.

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[slipgun]

HTML = HoTMaiL? That guy must be one messed-up individual

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[Pestilence]

LOL, thanks for the story Grizzly! Hasn't this guy EVER used the internet before?

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[slipgun]

Originally posted by Pestilence:
LOL, thanks for the story Grizzly! Hasn't this guy EVER used the internet before?

Must be a newbie, like "I use Hotmail and ICQ all the time. That's what surfing is all about! IRC? Who's heard of it?"

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[nkeezer]

Gotta give the guy credit for coming up with that one Maybe he's military or something

Originally posted by slipgun:
HTML = HoTMaiL? That guy must be one messed-up individual

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